Family Stability programs are focused on developing a continuum of coordinated family support services and initiatives using public health approach in order to expand programs and effect systems change for increased positive health outcomes for children and families in the NWFSC regional service delivery area.

Family Advocate program works directly with families, conduct home visits, and provide immediate basic needs, family support and resource and referral for general and emergency needs including, housing, food, clothing, school access and connecting to Hennepin County services and local community resources and services.

Community Corner is located in Brooklyn Center, and serves the children and families across the northwest regional corridor. Community Corner is a program initiated and funded by the NWHFSC. The Corner provides a wide variety of resources and services for families and children. Access to free FAX machine and computers are available daily to the community.

NW Immunization Clinic is a program of the NWHFSC that provides free immunizations to families and children who qualify for the MNVFC vaccine: baby shots and school vaccinations. The Immunization Clinic nurse also provides medical resource and referral information. This service is open to all families in the Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative service delivery area and partner areas.

Family School Coordinator (FSC) program work is a regional design model in the six middle schools in the NWHFSC service delivery area. Family School Coordinators provide school-based mental health intervention services. The FSCs are based on a best practices model of prevention and early intervention developed by Wm. Dikel Ph.D. The Family School Coordinators initially were a part of a Pilot Project with the Hennepin County Leadership Action Group for Children’s Mental Health (LAG). These positions are fully funded by the Northwest Hennepin Family Service Collaborative.

NW Teen Parent Connection (NWTPC) At the request of and with the help of Hennepin County, the NWHFSC established the NWTPC. The NWTPC is a network of providers that support pregnant and parenting teens in the northwest regional corridor of Hennepin County. The NWTPC focus is on positive outcomes for teen parents and their children. Service providers represent a broad array of services that impact the health and well-being of teen parents and their children.

Hennepin County Recovery ProjectA County initiative to create a Community Recovery Plan for the northwest region of Hennepin County in the event of a wide-spread disaster.

System of Care Partnership (SOCP)The purpose of the SOCP web tool is:a) To build an efficient, effective, coordinated service delivery system that will better serve children and families in the northwest suburbs. b) To develop processes, working protocols and goals for service delivery among and between the child serving systems: county, public health, schools and local service agencies.c) To enhance cross-agency work, lines of communication and working relationships among and between partner entities that will enhance each organization’s ability to better serve their clients.